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Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

I'm so excited to see Danny finally play again. I think a lot of people have forgotten how good he really is. Can't wait!

I think the issue is more that people don't believe he will BOTH get and stay healthy. Perhaps some of us refuse to believe because the news would be too good to be true based on past experience with JO and JB. The key phrase is "Twice bitten once shy".

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

I think the issue is more that people don't believe he will BOTH get and stay healthy. Perhaps some of us refuse to believe because the news would be too good to be true based on past experience with JO and JB. The key phrase is "Twice bitten once shy".

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

SAN ANTONIO The unexpected continues on the Indiana Pacers' eventful trip to Texas: Danny Granger practiced."I feel good," Granger said following the Friday session, his first live participation in weeks. "I was running, sprinting, playing live for about an hour, so I felt really good."Since Oct. 28, when the team announced that Granger would miss approximately three weeks with a strained left calf, the sight of the veteran forward had been limited to post-practice shooting drills and sideline cheering. The team's timeline has long since expired and Granger has missed all 19 games this season.Though he practiced, Pacers head coach Frank Vogel announced that Granger would not play Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Also, Vogel said there is no new timeline for Granger's return to the lineup."It was his first action back," Vogel said, "he's a ways away though."However, Granger offered a different view about a pending return."(The Pacers' trainers are) kind of holding me back and I think they know best. If it was up to me, I'd be playing but like I said, they know best," Granger said. "That's just me talking from my competitive side. I practiced today so obviously I'm not far away."Granger, who has averaged 18.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and shot 38.4 percent from the 3-point line during his career, described feeling "anxious" to play again ever since missing all but five games last season with a knee injury.
This year, however, with the motivated Pacers poised to return to the Eastern Conference finals — and beyond — Granger intended to rejoin the lineup. Then, on Oct. 16, Granger strained his left calf during a preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. Granger aggravated the injury in the following game in Chicago and has been out ever since.
However, over the past week, Granger has picked up his activity with on-court jogging and "increased intensity shooting," which Vogel described as sprinting to spots on the floor then shooting.
"We were hoping that he'd be able to practice this week," Vogel said. "He's been picking up his individual work. He was going to try to get some work in on Thursday but obviously that didn't work out. So we were hoping he'd do some live stuff today."
On Wednesday night, the Pacers' flight from Salt Lake City to San Antonio was grounded in Houston and the team had to take a bus into the city. The Pacers did not arrive at their San Antonio hotel until Thursday morning, so the team took an unscheduled day off.
By Friday afternoon, the team traveled to the Antioch Community Sports Complex in San Antonio. Players returned to practice and Granger finally blended in.
Granger jumped into five-on-five action. During a transition play, he led a break and tossed an alley-oop to Ian Mahinmi. When the Pacers worked strictly in halfcourt offensive sets, players rotated in and out but for several instances, Granger chased around and defended Paul George. Another time, as Lance Stephenson delivered a pocket pass, Granger flashed across the paint for the ball but misjudged a floater that fell short of the rim.
After the practice, Granger said that he's pain-free but still must build up his game conditioning.
"More so just getting my wind up and my conditioning in my legs," Granger said. "I really wasn't too cautious of (the calf)."

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

After the practice, Granger said that he's pain-free but still must build up his game conditioning.
"More so just getting my wind up and my conditioning in my legs," Granger said. "I really wasn't too cautious of (the calf)."

Pretty much the news everyone has been waiting for. (Also reported by Candace!)

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

HOWEVA, that said, I'm kinda drunk now and I'm really excited about seeing Danny play again, hopefully soon. I really think it's been an outta sign outta mind deal, people forget how damn good Danny Granger is. Even if he's nothing but a spot shooter that can defend his position honestly that's HUGE for the 2nd unit. If he can stay healthy, which has become a big if, he's an ungodly offensive 6th man, among the best in the league. I'm not comparing their games or anything like that, but remember how huge Harden was for OKC? How much Jamal Crawford helps the Clippers?

IF Danny can get back it's massive for our end of game situations. No more helping off Lance (he's cratered back to earth from 3), no more having to do side PnR's to West's side and cutting off half the floor, it opens everything up and we become pretty damn deadly in clutch situations. Hopefully.

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

IIRC, Danny went on insurance payments last year when he was shut down and will remain being paid from insurance until he appears in at least 5 regular season games. Is this in fact the case? If so, what happens if he comes back for the playoffs after the regular season is over? What I'm thinking is that the Pacers have a former All Star, team leader basically for free. A serious injury to one of the starters or even the top 8 would be a reason to activate him some where in the late season. Does this make any sense at all? We arguably have the best team(or at least top 3-4) in the league. We really don't need DG back at this point in the season???

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

IIRC, Danny went on insurance payments last year when he was shut down and will remain being paid from insurance until he appears in at least 5 regular season games. Is this in fact the case? If so, what happens if he comes back for the playoffs after the regular season is over? What I'm thinking is that the Pacers have a former All Star, team leader basically for free. A serious injury to one of the starters or even the top 8 would be a reason to activate him some where in the late season. Does this make any sense at all? We arguably have the best team(or at least top 3-4) in the league. We really don't need DG back at this point in the season???

I see your point, but...

DG hasn't played real NBA ball in a long time now. He's going to need reps in-game to give us the kind of spark we want come playoff time.

I think he has to get going soon after the all-start break at the latest to get where he needs to be in terms of conditioning and familiarity with the players he'll log the most time with.

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Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

That would be a terrible idea, don't send him right into the inferno. Let him play against some lesser teams initially.

"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

IIRC, Danny went on insurance payments last year when he was shut down and will remain being paid from insurance until he appears in at least 5 regular season games. Is this in fact the case? If so, what happens if he comes back for the playoffs after the regular season is over? What I'm thinking is that the Pacers have a former All Star, team leader basically for free. A serious injury to one of the starters or even the top 8 would be a reason to activate him some where in the late season. Does this make any sense at all? We arguably have the best team(or at least top 3-4) in the league. We really don't need DG back at this point in the season???

I could understand you point as well but the team still needs Danny. We're winning but we'll have more games this year then just Portland that we could only win if we have Danny so we'll win more games with him then without. The sooner we get Granger on the floor the better he'll be for us come playoff time. If he's able to play now then now is the time to get him in a game.

Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

I didn't get to see the game tonight until the beginning of the second half. Did they discuss Danny at all? Did he have pain this morning?

they had more in depth coverage I think it was pregame. Danny practiced and there was sufficient video of him running with the 2nd unit. he looked good. said no pain, and not cautious of knee at all. primarily working on conditioning.